By Chizoba Njaka
The Anambra State Police Command has mourned the death of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Elaigwu Austin, describing him as a dedicated and courageous officer whose professionalism and commitment to fighting crime contributed significantly to the command’s security operations.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on October 15, noting that the late officer played a vital role in security operations across Anambra South Senatorial District.
According to the statement, CSP Elaigwu Austin headed a Police-led Joint Security Team comprising military personnel and operatives from other security agencies. Under his leadership, the team carried out coordinated, intelligence-driven operations to disrupt criminal activities, dismantle criminal networks and improve security across the district.
Following his death, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, on October 15, visited the joint security team in Aguata to console the personnel over the loss of their colleague and review ongoing security operations.
The visit also provided an opportunity for the commissioner to encourage officers and men of the team to remain focused, uphold professionalism and continue discharging their duties with dedication despite the loss.
CP Oji Ama acknowledged the late CSP Elaigwu Austin’s contributions to the command’s security efforts and charged the personnel to maintain the momentum of their operations through effective intelligence gathering, stronger collaboration among security agencies and proactive policing.
He stressed that the death of their colleague should not diminish their determination to protect lives and property and preserve peace across Anambra State.
The commissioner’s visit further underscored the command’s commitment to supporting officers deployed to the field, strengthening cooperation among security agencies and sustaining coordinated operations against criminal elements operating within the state.
The Anambra State Police Command extended its heartfelt condolences to the family, colleagues, friends and loved ones of the late CSP Elaigwu Austin, acknowledging that his service and dedication would remain part of the Command’s institutional memory.
The command also prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul and asked God to grant his family, colleagues and associates the strength to bear the painful loss.
Chizoba Njaka is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation Anambra State
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